John Stuart Mill; His Life and Works
by Various
Chapter 1 of 13 A Sketch of His Life, Pt 1
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- Running time
- 2 h 34 min
- Language
- English
- Read by
- Bill Boerst
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About this recording
This biography is actually a series of essays by prominent personalities of the time that shed light on John Stuart Mill's life and areas of endeavor. Those areas include his experiences in India House, his moral character, certain botanical explorations, how effective he was as a critic, studies in morals and the law, and discoveries concerning political economy. They also explore ideas concerning his influence on institutions of higher learning, accomplishments as a politician, and fame as a philosopher. (Summary by Bill Boerst)